The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, July (English) 20

1[July 23. St Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr.—Double.]

2Introit. Dan. iii. O ye priests of the Lord, bless the Lord; O ye holy and humble of heart, praise God. Ps. All ye works of the Lord, bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus fidelium. O God, the rewarder of faithful souls, who hast consecrated this day to the martyrdom of thy blessed priest Apollinaris; grant us thy servants, we beseech thee, that by his prayers, whose venerable festival we celebrate, we may obtain pardon. Through our Lord, &c.

4[Commemoration of St Liborius, Bishop and Confessor, by the Prayer, Da quæsumus, as in the Mass, Statuit, for a Bishop and Confessor, page XXVI.]

5Epistle. 1 St Peter v. 1—11. Dearly beloved, The ancients that are among you I beseech, who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ; as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come; feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it not by constraint, but willingly according to God; not for filthy lucre's sake, but voluntarily; neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart: and when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory. In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients: and do ye all insinuate humility one to another; for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth grace. Be you humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation; casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you. Be sober and watch, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about, seeking whom he may devour. Whom resist ye, strong in faith; knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethren who are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen.

6Gradual. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil I have anointed him: for my hand shall help him, and my arm shall strengthen him.—The enemy shall have no advantage over him: nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him. Alleluia, alleluia.—The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

7Gospel. St Luke xxii. 24—30. At that time, There was a strife among the disciples, which of them should seem to be greater. And Jesus said to them, The kings of the gentiles lord it over them; and they that have power over them, are called beneficent. But you not so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is the leader, as he that serveth. For which is greater he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you, as he that serveth. And you are they who have continued with me in my temptations: and I dispose to you, as my Father hath disposed to me, a kingdom: that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

8Offertory. My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

9Secret. Look down propitious, O Lord, upon these offerings, which we present and offer for our offences, in commemoration of thy blessed priest and martyr, Apollinaris. Through our Lord, &c.

10[Secret for St Liborius, as directed above.]

11Communion. Lord, thou deliveredst to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above. Well done, good and faithful servant; because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

12Postcom. Tua sancta. Receiving thy holy mysteries, we beseech thee, O Lord, that the continued protection of blessed Apollinaris may comfort us; for thou never ceasest mercifully to regard those, whom thou permittest to be helped by such assistance. Through our Lord, &c.

13[Postcommunion for St Liborius, as directed above.]